Look up. Look waaaaaaay up! And yes, you’ll see one of the stars from today’s posting on the top of my blog as it rotates through the images. I couldn’t resist his blue eyes and red hair then and I definitely can’t now either!! Lucky me… he came to visit me again and this time he brought his little brother… an absolute cutie in his own right too!
On the weekend we had to say a teary farewell to a family we have grown so close to over the past three years. It was that long ago that Hailey, just 16 months old, was playing in the ‘big park’ near our home and noticed a very cute blond boy by the monkey bars. The appeal of someone her own size started a close friendship with a family that we are so grateful for. They happened to have moved in just around the corner from us and we have spent countless hours and days and visits since then. Our neighbourhood is truly an amazing one full of fun and caring families and the Horns fit in perfectly.
I remember at one point in my life being mad and upset at the number of goodbyes I’d have to say to those I had developed deep friendships with. Over the years though I’ve realized how lucky are we to have this goodbyes that are this hard to do. It means the time spent together meant something to us, it made us care, have fun, trust, hope and support and in some way made us better people.
A couple weeks before our friends left we went for a final photo shoot . It was definitely a wintry Canadian day and although we were freezing… for this I am thankful. We know winters are a big part of Canada and I think they will treasure these images enjoying the white stuff that visits us often. It must have been the quickest family photo shoot ever! I think we were in and out within 25 minutes as poor Daniel was getting very chilly! In true bright and beautiful Danish colours, we were able to capture what I considered the traits I treasure most in this family. Friendly, real, happy, loving. Simple adjectives but speak volumes.
December!! Ahhhhhh, did someone say it’s December?!?! Maybe if I just keep my calendar on the November page, I can avoid having to get on all the December-stuff I have to do. There’s not really that much that goes on this month, is there? One thing I know for sure is that there is an almost 4 year old little girl in our home who is very excited about her birthday next week. I better get on that! Yikes. Anyway, let’s talk about these gorgeous brothers I had the pleasure of shooting last month. (last month.. that’s October, right?!?!?!) There’s quite a few images in this blog post, but you can see why I would want to show off this cuties!!! Once again, I have fallen in love. Aren’t they adorable? We had such fun staying indoors for the first half of the shoot and then venturing outside to nearby Sandy Beach.
You’ll hear photographers say it over and over and over. We love our jobs. We love what we do. We love meeting and developing relationships with our clients. I say it after every shoot. Truly. I’m sure my husband is tired of me just sighing at my computer as I look at all the gorgeous faces of my clients on my computer and say “Man, I love what I do”.
This is one of those times I said “Man, I REALLY, REALLY love what I do” Gorgeous kids with huge personalities, a dad who I’m not sure what he was doing behind me but was definitely getting them to giggle non-stop, gorgeous light, a beautiful location, fun clothes and just a fun, fun family. Friends I hadn’t seen in a long time and hope we can see more in the future.
This is an extra long post because they have been waiting oh so patiently. I know Mom has been checking the blog everyday… well I hope you have a big smile on your face when you check it out this time, Trace! Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to take photos of your gorgeous family!
Our photo shoot was Mom and Marli’s present for Daddy’s birthday. Is that not the sweetest idea? I just loved working with all of them, including Grandma who came to visit too! The most delightful, smiley, cheery family… thank you for making me smile so much that day as well. And gosh… still love Marli’s dancing!!!
I have often commented on the amazing neighbourhood we live in. There are so many fabulous, fun, and caring families surrounding us. This family is one we have had such a pleasure getting to know more over the past year. So what a thrill when they asked me to take their family photos. It was one of those beautiful September days we have fond memories of and we were able to have a great time in our neighbourhood’s Sandy Beach area. I so look forward to showing you all the others!!
And ice cream to finish off the evening! I love the look Leanna is giving Sean… you may not be able to see, but it’s because she has a spot of ice cream on her nose courtesy of Sean.
